January 27
Kenya: TSC Assesses Security in Garissa After Teacher Killed in Al-Shabaab Attack
Capital FM
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will visit Hulugho Sub-County in Garissa on Tuesday to assess the security situation and review the safety of teachers following a suspected… Read more »
Rwanda: AFC/M23 Say They Will Not Withdraw From Goma, Bukavu
New Times
The AFC/M23 movement has reiterated that they will not withdraw from Goma and Bukavu, two biggest cities in eastern DR Congo that fell into the hands of the rebels in early 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Non-Oil Exports - Nigeria's Fast Track to Growth, Fx Stability
This Day
Nigeria's non-oil export landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. Recent data from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) shows that non-oil exports crossed $4.5… Read more »
Nigeria: Weak Data, Poor Pay Stalling $500m World Bank-Funded Metering Scheme
This Day
Poor remuneration for installers and lack of clean data of unmetered customers of Distribution Companies (Discos) is the main cause of the slow pace of deployment of the World… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Gas Output Rises 8%, Climbs By 198bn SCF Amid Elevated Flaring
This Day
Numbers released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that Nigeria's total gas production increased by nearly 8 per cent in 2025, a rise of… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Draws Line Between Fraud Probe and Property Dispute in Lagos Court
This Day
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told a Lagos State High Court that it was never engaged to recover the N152 million paid for two luxury apartments at the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Moves to Localize Energy Solutions, Reduce Import Dependence
ENA
Ethiopia has announced a major push to ensure the availability of domestically manufactured energy solutions, marking a significant shift toward local production and technology… Read more »
Angola: Afcon 2026 Handball - Angola Loses and Misses Semi-Finals
ANGOP
Angola failed to reach the semi-finals on Tuesday (27), losing to Algeria 22-27 in a quarter-final match of the African Men Handball Cup of Nations (AFCON'2026) in senior men's… Read more »
Africa: Gospel Cinema Launches Film Project to Strengthen Christian Filmmaking in Africa
This Day
Gospel Cinema International has launched the Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP), a new initiative aimed at building capacity among Christian filmmakers across Africa and expanding… Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Spend N30bn On Solar Grids, Inverters
Daily Trust
As Nigerians continue to face blackout from low supply of electricity and frequent collapse of the National Grid, Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) have proposed to spend… Read more »
Namibia: Weekend Crime Briefs
New Era
A series of crimes and tragic incidents were recorded in various parts of the country this past weekend, with rape cases, drugs, robbery, fraud, housebreaking, fire incidents,… Read more »
Namibia: Bar 'Shooter' Puts Bail Application On Hold
New Era
Proceedings in Gabes Shiimi's formal bail application took a turn on Friday when he unexpectedly abandoned his application at the outset of the hearing. Read more »
Kenya: Wealthy Kenyans Push Land Prices in Karen and Runda Up
Capital FM
An acre of land in Karen, Runda and Riverside grew by 3 percent, 2.9 percent and 2.4 percent, respectively, in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, driven by rising demand for high-end… Read more »
Rwanda: Alleged Rwandan Statement Condemning US Strikes On Venezuela Is Fabricated
Africa Check
Alleged Rwandan statement condemning US strikes on Venezuela is fabricated Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Woman Was Not Arrested for Running a Private Prison - Viral Photos Misrepresent 2022 Drink-Driving Case
Africa Check
No, Kenyan woman was not arrested for running a private prison - viral photos misrepresent 2022 drink-driving case Read more »
Kenya: No Proof for Claims That Kenyan President's Son George Ruto's Flashy Matatu Involved in Major Crash, Image Misleading
Africa Check
No proof for claims that Kenyan president's son George Ruto's flashy matatu involved in major crash, image misleading Read more »
Kenya: Kenya - Fake Standard Front Page Claims ODM Party Leaders Targeting Senior State Officials
Africa Check
Kenya: fake Standard front page claims ODM party leaders targeting senior state officials Read more »
Namibia: NSFAF Launches Online Application ...Urges Stern Compliance to Subsidy
New Era
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) vows to ensure stringent compliance with the eligibility criteria of the new funding model. Read more »
Namibia: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off ...Targeting 40 000 Children in Kunene
New Era
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has launched a polio immunisation campaign as an emergency response following an outbreak of poliovirus type 2 in Rundu, Kavango… Read more »
Tanzania: Two People Perish, Nine Rescued From a Capsized Boat
Daily News
TWO people are reported dead and nine others rescued after the boat they were travelling in capsized while en route from Mafia Island to Nyamisati in the Coast Region. Read more »
Malawi: K206 Billion Missing As Neef Exposed for Massive Mismanagement
Nyasa Times
The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has been exposed as a major financial failure after revelations that years of poor management under the previous administration left… Read more »
Namibia: Kavango West Pupils Return to School After Suspected Food Poisoning
Namibian
Twenty-eight pupils from Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School in the Kavango West region were treated at Rundu State Hospital on Monday following a suspected food poisoning… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Confirms Temporary Withdrawal From the G20, As U.S. Takes the Helm
RFI
South Africa has decided to "temporarily withdraw" from the G20, after a request by the United States. Washington takes on the rotating presidency for the year 2026, following on… Read more »
East Africa: Sunshine Tour East Africa Swing - a Game-Changer for Women's Golf in Kenya
Capital FM
The Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing is making waves in Kenyan golf, especially for women. Read more »
Kenya: Teacher Recounts 'Door-to-Door' Hunt for Slain Colleague in Garissa
Capital FM
A primary school teacher killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa County was dragged from his house after gunmen went door to door in staff quarters, a colleague who… Read more »
